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Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Materials Science and Engineering Co-op

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2026Columbus, IN, USA$22.50 - $42.12 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 is preferred.
  • Must be able to complete a commitment of at least 4 to 6 months or up to 12 months and work 40 hours per week.
  • Must currently reside within the continental United States.
  • Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university and actively pursuing a bachelor's, master's, PhD, MBA, or JD, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Some schools may require students to be officially enrolled in a co-op program; candidates should check with their career services or co-op office.
  • If the co-op assignment is approved by the academic institution as part of a formal co-op program, the school acknowledges participation and permits time away from classes while the student remains in good academic standing.
  • Students are responsible for meeting their university's academic policies and co-op program requirements and should consult their academic advisor or co-op office to ensure compliance.
  • F-1 visa students in U.S.-based roles must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before the assignment begins; authorization must relate to their degree and be approved by their university.
  • Students must manage their academic responsibilities without compromising job performance.
  • Required skills include component failure analysis; component material and process selection; tribology; non-destructive evaluation; material characterization; joining and bonding science; and surface engineering.
  • Skills listed also include decision quality, driving results, collaboration, effective communication, and self-development.

Responsibilities

  • Use materials science, materials engineering, or analytical chemistry principles and practices to identify and advance solutions that achieve design, manufacturing, and quality goals.
  • Work cross-functionally on projects requiring materials and fluids guidance, including material and process selection, failure analysis, chemical and microstructural characterization, chemical metrology, and manufacturing and quality process issues.
  • Use relationships among structure, composition, and processing to optimize component or fluid performance within its system.
  • Apply surface engineering principles to manipulate component wear, strength, and corrosion resistance.
  • Evaluate component form and function requirements to identify base materials and processing options.
  • Select manufacturing routes, materials, and processes based on the best-fit options aligned with requirements.
  • Use spectroscopy, microstructural evaluation, mechanical property measurements, non-destructive inspection methods, and specialized wear and corrosion tools on in-process, tested, or field-returned parts or fluids.
  • Investigate product or manufacturing problems analytically and recommend actions for resolution or optimization.
  • Execute work under supervision, using fundamental physics and chemistry to understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate actions, and document problem resolutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues and communicate analysis results to support project advancement.
  • Use materials science and chemistry tools and methods, including scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, chemical spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, radiography, process simulation tools such as Magma, wear testing, magnetic particle testing, eddy current testing, other non-destructive evaluation methods, and industry standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 or above is preferred.

About the Company

Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Cummins designs and manufactures engines, power generation systems, and related components for commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, and stationary power. Vehicle and equipment makers install its diesel and natural gas engines, while businesses use its generator sets for backup and continuous electricity. Its components include turbochargers, emissions controls, transmissions, axles, and brakes, and its Accelera business builds batteries and electric powertrain systems. Cummins earns revenue from equipment and component sales, replacement parts, and maintenance through company-owned and independent distributors and dealers. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, IN
Founded
1919

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